US Bridges

SR1291 SR5901 over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. E. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190085

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1291 SR5901 over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1291 SR5901 over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1291 SR5901
CrossesI77
Location0.16 Mi. E. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 5901
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18, -80.88664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1291 SR5901 over I77 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1291 SR5901 over I77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1291 SR5901 over I77 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1291 SR5901 over I77?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR1291 SR5901 over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.